Bard StatLock Foley Stabilization Device - Adult

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How to use this Catheter Stabilization Device?

	Place the Foley catheter into the retainer. The directional arrow should point toward the catheter tip, and the balloon inflation arm should be next to the clamp hinge.
	Close the lid by placing your fingers under the pad and pressing the grip markers at the end of the clamp with your thumb, being careful to avoid pinching the catheter.
	Identify the proper securement site by gently laying it straight on the front of the thigh, then back up one inch towards the insertion site.* Make sure the leg is fully extended. – Gently place the StatLock Stabilization Device off to the side, away from the selected securement site.
	Cleanse and degrease the securement site with alcohol, or per hospital policy and procedure. Let skin dry. Be sure to clean areas larger than the securement site. Apply skin protectant using both pads, in direction of hair growth, to an area larger than the securement site. Allow drying completely (10-15 seconds).
	Using a permanent marker, write your initials and date of application on the StatLock device anchor pad.
	Align the StatLock Stabilization Device over the securement site leaving one inch of catheter slack between the insertion site and the StatLock device retainer.* Make sure the leg is fully extended.
	While holding the retainer to keep the pad in place, peel away the paper backing, one side at a time, and place tension-free on the skin.

How To Remove this Catheter Stabilizer?

1. Open the retainer by pressing the release button with your thumb, then gently lift it to open.

 

2. Remove the Foley catheter

 

3. Wipe the edge of the pad using at least 5-6 alcohol pads until a corner lifts. Then continue to stroke the undersurface of the pad in a back-and-forth motion by squeezing the alcohol out to dissolve the adhesive pad away from the skin.

 

How to maintain?

• The catheter stabilization device must be changed at least once every 7 days , and should be assessed every day.
• If the stabilizer pad becomes soiled, wash it with soap and water, saline, or hydrogen peroxide.
• Remember not to use alcohol or prepackaged bathing systems as they can lead to early lifting.
• If showering or bathing, cover the StatLock stabilizing device with plastic wrap or waterproof dressing.
• Conduct skin assessment prior to application and repeat daily per facility protocol.
• Use clinical judgment on the removal of the device if the patient experiences any fluid shifts that may interfere with skin integrity.

Contraindications:

Not to be used by people with:

• Known tape or adhesive allergies.
• Known sensitivity to benzoin. (Zinc Oxide PICC Neonatal Universal)
• Do not use alcohol or acetone-containing products on pre-term infants

Things to remember while using this product

• Do not use StatLock Foley Stabilization Device in the following cases:
  • In places where the loss of adherence could occur
  • If the access device is unattended
  • Diaphoretic or non-adherent skin
  • When the access device is not monitored daily
• Do not use with a confused patient, unattended access device, diaphoretic or non-adherent skin, or when the access device is not monitored daily
• Observe universal blood and body fluid precautions and infection control procedures, during the application and removal
• The user can suture the StatLock stabilization device pad to the skin if necessary or deemed necessary
• Avoid the device contact with alcohol or acetone, both can weaken the bonding of components and the pad adherence
• Do not manipulate the catheter during application and removal
• Do not forget to remove oil and moisturizer from the targeted skin area
• The pad adherence and catheter/tube position should be routinely inspected
• Orient the StatLock stabilization device so arrows point toward the catheter tip
• A StatLock stabilization device Luer-lock connector must be used to secure venous and arterial catheters
• Always apply the adhesive strip to central venous and arterial catheters at or near the insertion site when using it
• Statlock foley stabilizer is a single-use device. Reuse may put the patient at risk of infection, compromise the structural integrity and/or essential material and design characteristics of the device leading to failure and/or injury, illness, or death of the patent
• Do not re-sterilize the device as the sterility of the device is not guaranteed following re-sterilization.

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